This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 445 - 443: Reproduction Priority [Seeking Votes for the 10,000 Update]

Being the Heavenly Emperor is destined to be a busy role.

In the first month following the Celestial Court's establishment, Wu Wang busied himself watching Yun Zhongjun establish Divine Positions and set the reward rules within the Celestial Court, admiring Yun Zhongjun's experience.

Indeed, he deserves to be the Prime Minister of the Third God King era!

In the second month of the Celestial Court's establishment, Wu Wang busied himself observing the Earth God overseeing the Celestial Court's construction. He watched the Earth God plan one layer of heaven after another, surprised by the Earth God's unique mastery of architecture.

Unexpectedly, this burly Earth God could also pick up an embroidery needle and create some extremely intricate pieces.

In the third month of the Celestial Court's establishment, Wu Wang busied himself watching the Head Manager reorganize the major tribes of the Hundred Races. The Emperor's City quickly calmed down. Most beings were absorbed by the major tribes of Central Mountain, while a small portion continued to take root in Emperor's City. The Celestial Court sent personnel to guide these beings residing directly beneath it. In accordance with Wu Wang's request, the 'Alliance of Hundred Tribes' was established for them, teaching them self-reliance. The Celestial Court would also gradually reduce the 'Divine Grace' bestowed within the Emperor's City.

Now, the Head Manager, who had lost his body and become a puppet of the Heavenly Dao, also began to shine. Although at first, the Head Manager was a bit... tsundere.

In Wu Wang's view, this fellow was truly tsundere, uttering things like, "Originally, as the God of Lifespan, I should keep a distance from living beings," "All living beings have a base side," and "They only come to me seeking longevity." However, when faced with numerous issues related to living beings, he dealt with them with the utmost patience. Furthermore, the Head Manager, wielding the power of the Heavenly Dao, even manifested an incarnation to linger among the living, listening to the voices and hopes of all spirits. He was truly diligent.

Perhaps, deep down, he also harbored much guilt.

In the fourth month following the Celestial Court's establishment, Wu Wang focused on the first batch of top experts selected from the Human Domain. He observed whether they could adapt to their Divine Positions in the Celestial Court and bestowed merit upon them to extend their lifespans.

Consequently, Wu Wang couldn't help but sigh.

"Being the Heavenly Emperor is really too tiring." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Especially my eyes.

After about four months of busyness for the gods of the Heavenly Dao, Wu Wang once again held the 'Eastern Emperor's court meeting.'

That day, in the very center of the Eighth Heaven, Wu Wang sat on a square platform only one foot higher than the floor where the gods stood. This was within the great hall defined only by its dome and thirty-six jade columns, its ground perpetually shrouded in white mist.

Look at him: he was dressed in a black and gold robe, crowned with a golden diadem, and belted with white jade. He wore heavenly boots. His majestic appearance did not conceal his dignified aura; his slightly thin figure harbored the vastness of ages. His eyes contained ten thousand stars, and his nose seemed to inhale and exhale all phenomena. He possessed the demeanor of the Heavenly Emperor when he smiled, and even without anger, he exuded the pressure of the heavens and earth.

In front of Wu Wang, the desk was filled with silk fabrics, and a large seal, imbued with the boundless Power of the Heavenly Dao, was placed beside it. Wu Wang usually just left this seal here. Without his nod, not even Yun Zhongjun, the Head Manager, or the Earth God could move it even slightly. This was the materialization of the Heavenly Dao's authority, and it wasn't necessary to carry it around all the time.

Below, Yun Zhongjun was eloquently addressing the gods, detailing a series of recent accomplishments by the Celestial Court. These included, but were not limited to: establishing the new Celestial Court, dividing the Nine Heavens, stabilizing the situation of Heaven and Earth, strengthening the Heaven and Earth Seal, reforming the military positions of the Celestial Court, and setting up military bases in five directions in the Nine Wildernesses.

Yun Zhongjun said with a smile, "In the next few months, the Celestial Court primarily needs to address three matters.

First is to consolidate the current situation and show goodwill to the Hundred Races. We must start pushing two of those tribes to carry out internal reforms, helping them transition from clans to kingdoms. Furthermore, in accordance with His Majesty's orders, we will gradually abolish the enslavement and sacrificial burials of beings in the Great Wilderness.

Second, the Divine Positions of the Celestial Court gods have stabilized. All of you who can stand here have been approved by the Heavenly Dao and His Majesty, and can continue working for the Celestial Court. However, you cannot be without subordinates, as most of the original Divine Generals were screened out due to incurring excessive karmic obstructions. Therefore, the Celestial Court will soon introduce the position of 'Servant,' to be divided into five ranks, with a modest reward of merit."

A god asked, "Lord Yun Zhongjun, what is a Servant?"

"For example, your Hall of Eternal Life deals with information from various places daily; surely you can't do everything yourself," Yun Zhongjun said with a smile. "Delivering messages, passing orders, investigating outside—if it's not a major issue, there's no need for the Hall Master and the subordinate gods to appear in person. This is where the Servants come in. These positions are also eligible for merit rewarded by the Heavenly Dao.

Another example: the Celestial Court now has so many Temples. The maidens responsible for cleaning the Temples can also be considered 'Servants.' The musicians and dancers of the Celestial Court can also enjoy the Celestial Court's stipend. Based on the rank of the Divine Position, the Celestial Court will allocate a different number of maidens and guards. It's roughly like this. Does anyone have any objections?"

The gods shook their heads one after another; many deities who were on good terms with certain Divine Generals had already made their plans.

Yun Zhongjun saluted Wu Wang with a cupped fist and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, should we select some Servants from the Human Domain?"

"They should not be transferred directly but selected based on merit," Wu Wang said slowly. "The Celestial Court is close to the Heavenly Dao, and it is also a good place for Cultivation. When selecting Celestial Court Servants, it is necessary to be fair and just, and to assess their character and conduct. There's no need for Duels while on duty in the Celestial Court; it suffices if their strength is above that of an Immortal. Beings from races other than the Human race can also be selected."

"Yes," said Yun Zhongjun, "I shall draft a memorial for Your Majesty's review."

Wu Wang said, "Also, let's not always have Yun Zhongjun speak. Let the Earth God address the third matter."

Yun Zhongjun gladly complied, which happened to save him some words, and he returned to his position beside Wu Wang.

The Earth God pondered for a moment, then stepped forward sideways from the foremost seat on the right, and said in a slow voice, "Henceforth, the troops of the Celestial Court shall not be referred to as Divine Guards or the Hundred Tribes Coalition Army. They will be uniformly designated as Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals. Heavenly Soldiers are divided into three ranks and are eligible for allotments of Spirit Stones, treasures, and Divine Power. Heavenly Generals are divided into six ranks and are eligible for allotments of the Power of Merit."

Having said this, the Earth God saluted Wu Wang with clasped hands and returned to his own position. The atmosphere in the great hall, much like the Earth God's temperament, instantly became steady and solemn...

「Half a day later.」

The tedious court meeting finally dispersed. Wu Wang removed his diadem and, lacking energy, collapsed onto the desk in front of him, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Why so deflated, Your Majesty?" Yun Zhongjun said jokingly, taking a bundle of memorials out of his sleeve and placing them in front of Wu Wang. "All of these require Your Majesty's attention. Please do not keep the myriad spirits waiting too long."

Wu Wang couldn't help but cover his eyes with his hand.

"Now my Cultivation has become extremely convenient; I just sit atop the Heavenly Dao and can sense the various Great Daos directly," Wu Wang sighed, "but I still don't have a single break!"

"To be honest," Yun Zhongjun glanced at the empty grand hall and the Heavenly Soldiers outside it, who were leaning on their spears with their backs to this place, and whispered, "When are you planning to... hmm?"

Wu Wang sat up, his eyes flashing with two beams of Divine Light. He said, "I've already begun making preparations."

"Really?" Yun Zhongjun praised, "This is a joyous occasion, and it will also allow the Celestial Court to celebrate. Such a celebration would boost the morale of these old gods and deepen their sense of belonging to the Celestial Court, which is quite beneficial."

Wu Wang frowned, "What is there to celebrate when nothing has been accomplished? Moreover, this matter must be kept secret and absolutely cannot be publicized."

"Why, what's there to keep so quiet?" Yun Zhongjun spread his hands, asking puzzledly, "Who in the Celestial Court doesn't know about this matter?"

"Is it the same?" Wu Wang glared, "I must conduct this affair in secrecy!"

"Are you afraid the Head Manager will object?" Yun Zhongjun said with a smile, "What is there to fear? Subduing him isn't difficult."

Wu Wang blinked, "What are you talking about?"

"Your Majesty's marriage to the Young Master and Fairy Ling," Yun Zhongjun said with a grin.

"It is said that stability is achieved when Yin and Yang stand together and when water and fire coexist. The very foundation of the Heavenly Dao is the Yin Yang Eight Trigrams; how could Your Majesty not lead by example? 'Without Yin, Yang cannot thrive'—this was the realization Your Majesty personally voiced after drinking a few days ago.

Marrying the Young Master signifies that Your Majesty will not overlook the old gods of Heaven Palace. The Young Master has considerable prestige in the Old Heavenly Palace. However, she is too naive and powerful, and also closely watched by the Head Manager, causing other Divine Spirits to subconsciously avoid her.

And marrying Fairy Ling is a necessary step for Your Majesty to stabilize the Human Domain. Honestly, Princess Jingwei's acceptance in the Human Domain isn't particularly high. People revere her mostly because she is the Human Emperor's daughter. However, the story between Your Majesty and Fairy Ling has long circulated within the Human Domain. If a union were to happen, it would be a beautiful tale.

Your Majesty previously sent someone to invite Fairy Ling to the Celestial Court; why did she not agree? She is waiting for a formal marriage proposal! Now that Your Majesty occupies this position, marriage becomes a matter for the Celestial Court. It cannot be as casual as Your Majesty might have been in the past, for there are many implications to consider. What was Your Majesty referring to?"

Wu Wang said, "To go into the Outer Sky to save my mother and Jingwei." He raised his hand to rub his temples and said in a low voice, "With my mother yet to return and Jingwei not yet safe, how can I consider marriage?"

"That's true," Yun Zhongjun folded his arms, the white-robed figure frowning in thought, looking particularly handsome as he considered. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, this matter is up to you to decide. I should not say too much. The Celestial Court urgently needs to expand its influence among living beings and consolidate the foundation of the Heavenly Dao. The Dao of Marriage Your Majesty prepared earlier should now be put to use. If Princess Jingwei were safe at this moment, Your Majesty could proceed with the tripartite marriage—a Heavenly Soul union with an Innate God like the Young Master, an Earth Soul union with a spirit body like Princess Jingwei, and a Human Soul union with a Human Domain cultivator like Fairy Ling—thereby setting an example for all living beings. However, the current issue is that the Ice God has not yet escaped danger."

Wu Wang said, "Let us discuss the marriage later. One must not be unfilial."

"This has nothing to do with filial piety," Yun Zhongjun frowned and said. "Your Majesty cannot hold a grand wedding and still have Lord Xiong Han preside from the seat of honor. That is a Human Domain custom and is unfitting for the Heavenly Emperor's status; it would diminish the Heavenly Emperor's dignity. Your Majesty could hold a grand ceremony where the Young Master, Fairy Ling, and Princess Jingwei line up to pay their respects to Your Majesty. Then, Your Majesty could hold a smaller, more intimate ceremony. Whether it involves the couple bowing to each other or paying respects to elders, having just a few guests present would suffice."

"These are all matters for later," Wu Wang waved his hand and sighed. "Let's not talk about this for now."

Yun Zhongjun asked earnestly, "Has Your Majesty figured out a way to rescue them?"

"Hmm," Wu Wang said, "I might as well tell you, brother. A treasure is protecting them; otherwise, I could not possibly sit here so calmly. The method I'm thinking of involves the Heavenly Dao invading the Outer Sky world."

"The Heavenly Dao invading?"

"Indeed," Wu Wang's eyes flashed with a hint of golden light. "The time is not yet ripe. The Heavenly Dao is not yet strong enough—at least, not to the point where it can perfectly suppress the Candle Dragon. Emperor Shun captured my mother to secure a path back into this world. However, Emperor Shun must have already sensed that this world has changed. The Heavenly Dao is rapidly accumulating the Power of Merit. To an outside observer, the entire Great Wilderness World is now enveloped by a dense power, forged into a single entity. He began to study the Heavenly Dao about half a month ago, likely intending to establish a similar Heavenly Dao in the Outer Sky. Between the Candle Dragon's relentless counterattacks and the pressure from our Heavenly Dao, Emperor Shun is currently too preoccupied to concern himself with my mother and Jingwei. They are temporarily safe, sealed within a volcano directly beneath the Candle Dragon's head."

Yun Zhongjun looked at Wu Wang with astonishment and muttered softly, "It feels as if Your Majesty has placed a spy right next to Emperor Shun."

Wu Wang smiled without saying a word.

*Little Zhong's Great Accomplishment!*

"I still haven't thought through the specifics of how to carry out the Heavenly Dao's invasion of the Outer Sky, but this approach should minimize casualties," Wu Wang said. "The gods of the Outer Sky have already sensed that something is amiss with the Candle Dragon. However, the birth of our Heavenly Dao has also plunged them into a state of despair. In truth, the Outer Sky, managed by the Candle Dragon and its gods, is not so different from our own world. In the future, I intend to bring that realm under the Heavenly Dao's dominion. The living beings there, compared to those in our world… are treated much like in the era immediately following the great ancient war, when gods unscrupulously oppressed and exploited mortals."

"It's still best to be careful," Yun Zhongjun reminded. "I know Your Majesty wishes to avoid widespread suffering among living beings, but the confrontation between our world and the Outer Sky will determine the ultimate fate of this universe and all its inhabitants. The Heavenly Dao safeguards living beings, while the Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun are either tyrannical or fixated on power. Even if Your Majesty considers the welfare of all beings, when blood must be shed, it must be shed."

"Rest assured, I have a plan in mind." Wu Wang smiled and reflected, "Emperor Shun, the Candle Dragon, and even those old gods of the Kunlun Ruins are not the final adversaries… You alone should know this; do not speak of it to others, lest it cause panic. Before the Heavenly Dao was fully formed, I faced Emperor Shun and still achieved a complete victory, establishing the Celestial Court and taking command of the Heavenly Dao. Now, with the Heavenly Dao as my backing, Emperor Shun has, in turn, trapped himself within the Candle Dragon's divine body. No matter how formidable that divine body may be, it is merely a prison. Shall we find a place to drink and chat?"

"Your Majesty, can you not be so carefree?" Yun Zhongjun gritted his teeth. "I am currently so swamped that I wish I could split myself in two to handle everything!"

Wu Wang rose with a smile, patted Yun Zhongjun on the shoulder, and chuckled, "This is a sign of my trust in you. My dear minister, you must remain diligent."

"I!"

WHOOSH. Wu Wang's figure vanished dozens of miles, appearing directly in front of his own palace.

Yun Zhongjun's mouth twitched. This fellow truly wasn't afraid of him stirring up trouble! If he hadn't been so astounded by the concepts of this Heavenly Dao, he—the venerable God of Qi, God of Yun Meng, and chief strategist to the Third God King—would never have agreed to this! Even the Third God King had never dared to work him like a beast of burden!

"Hmph!" Yun Zhongjun swept his sleeves. What a lazy Heavenly Emperor.

...

The Young Master isn't in the hall? Wu Wang stretched his sleeves. Two figures approached him—it was Yu Fenman and the vixen of Qingqiu, advancing gracefully. They wore long dresses of the same style. Yu Fenman, the princess of Feather Country, had thin wings gently flapping behind her, her face radiating a saintly aura. The vixen of Qingqiu, although she maintained her Innate Dao Body and had retracted her fox tails, possessed a face that appeared irresistibly enchanting from any angle.

Suqing isn't here either? Wu Wang's Immortal Consciousness swept over the scene and immediately discovered a banquet being held in the Seventh Heaven. The Young Master was there, as was Lin Suqing. The host of the feast, however, was the currently prominent Mirror God.

It's good for her to get out. Lin Suqing is cooped up here every day; I was worried her Dao Heart might suffer. The Eighth Heaven was too quiet and cold. Although Wu Wang had given orders to create some scenic spots, it still paled in comparison to the lively Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Heavens.

Below the Fifth Heaven was a place meant for beings who had performed good deeds and contributed to the stability of Heaven and Earth but lacked great personal strength. These were the 'Heavenly Human Race' Wu Wang had envisioned.

Indeed, Wu Wang had begun to ponder the Six Paths of Reincarnation. However, in his past life, he had only heard the general legends of the Six Paths. The Great Wilderness had neither Houtu nor Yama, leaving Wu Wang to plan everything from scratch. His mention of the Blood Sea during his conversation with the Queen Mother of the West was actually because he had been contemplating the 'Blood Sea Asura' at the time and had casually brought it up. The Six Paths of Reincarnation should be considered the ultimate means to stabilize Heaven and Earth, perfectly integrating all living beings with the Heavenly Dao.

One step at a time. The current Heavenly Dao was still in its developmental stages, merely capable of maintaining the operation of Heaven and Earth. The six to seven hundred Great Daos inherited from the Old Heavenly Palace alone were insufficient; more Great Daos needed to be absorbed into the Heavenly Dao to make it more complete.

Wu Wang returned to his desk and pulled out several memorials from his sleeve. Yu Fenman brought him some fragrant tea and asked softly, "Your Majesty, Sister Suqing asked me to remind Your Majesty of this before she left for the banquet."

"Mhm, you may leave." Wu Wang didn't lift his gaze, continuing to review the memorials before him. He had determined the style of the memorials, making them resemble those he remembered from television dramas. Significant issues were written on scrolls, making important matters easily distinguishable at a glance. He recalled that ancient emperors, when reviewing memorials, primarily focused on the livelihood of their people across the land. His own responsibilities were far more complex. They ranged from orchestrating wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, to resolving conflicts between major clans; from gauging the Human Domain cultivators' attitudes towards the Celestial Court, to appointing Divine Positions in the eight great Temples of the Celestial Court.

I truly haven't been idle.

As he was deeply engrossed in reading, a Heavenly Soldier knelt outside the hall to report, delivering a Jade Talisman. Yu Fenman took the Jade Talisman, quickly approached Wu Wang, and presented it with both hands, "Your Majesty, it has been sent by the Moon God."

The Moon God?

Chang Xi?

Wu Wang pulled the Jade Talisman into his hand and swept it with his Immortal Consciousness, slightly puzzled.

She's inviting me to the Moon Palace to admire the moon? Is it a trap? Is Chang Xi trying to plot against me?

Wu Wang held the Jade Talisman and pondered for a while, then suddenly his brows furrowed. Admiring the moon at the Moon Palace? Isn't the Moon Palace on the moon? Would I be looking at the floor? No, that can't be right. There must be a hidden meaning. If one cannot see the moon from the Moon Palace, then what 'moon' is there to admire? It can only be the Moon God herself.

The corners of Wu Wang's mouth twitched slightly as the first time he met Chang Xi came to mind. It had happened in the Starry Sky Temple where she revealed herself amidst the moonlight, leaving a deep impression on him.

But I only found her beautiful, nothing more.

Wu Wang silently contemplated. Xihe currently resided in the Eastern Wilderness and was someone he had marked as a future target. Chang Xi, however, stayed in the Moon Palace, which was too close to the Celestial Court. And though she had offered the Moon Dao, she had not sought a Divine Position in the Celestial Court for herself. If this wasn't handled properly, she could become a significant source of trouble.

Wu Wang stood up and paced beside the table and chairs for a while; Yu Fenman had already withdrawn on her own. After careful consideration, Wu Wang's figure quietly vanished.

Gossip thrives at a widow's door; it's better to be cautious.

「Meanwhile.」

At the banquet hosted by the Mirror God, Lin Suqing discreetly tugged at the Young Master's clothes under the table and passed her a Jade Talisman. Soon, the Young Master handed the Jade Talisman back, now containing an additional two lines of conversation.

Lin Suqing had written:

'You should think it through, my Lady. It probably won't be long before the Young Master sets out to bring Fairy Ling into the Celestial Court. Fairy Ling sent me a message. She said she has already declined twice. If the Young Master goes personally, she won't dare to refuse. Opportunities are dwindling, Young Master!'

The Young Master, puzzled, replied via the talisman, 'What opportunity?'

After some thought, Lin Suqing wrote five characters on the Jade Talisman, five words that the Young Master would understand at a glance, allowing her to fully grasp their essence and the urgency they conveyed.

'Priority of Reproduction.'

Upon reading the Jade Talisman, the Young Master indeed frowned, her lips pursed, and her pretty face showed a hint of inner conflict. She sighed softly, then looked down at the Jade Talisman again. As if having made a silent resolution, her gaze grew firm with determination.